Well, it's been a while since we have posted an update and we certainly have had quite the two months. 

As I'm sure many of you know, our dear Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Friend, peacefully passed into Eternal life on January 18th at his home, holding his mother's hand and with many other family members surrounding him. 

Mom (Kristi) has written a very beautiful obituary that can be found here for those interested: https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/Scott-Weinzetl/#!/Obituary 


Overall, we wanted to make sure that everyone from the Caring Bridge community knows how much all of your love, prayers, and support have meant to us the past two years. The love and generosity of so many people through so many avenues is nothing short of remarkable and we will always be grateful for that.

Dad truly embraced his unique role as a Light of Christ during this time of his illness. He was always a relatively private man but immediately upon being diagnosed with cancer back in 2018, he was inspired with the goal to praise God for every day, cherish each moment he had left (especially his most treasured moments with his Bride Kristi), and to share the Gift of each day with as many people as he could. But I don't think in a million years that he expected the response he received. 

Whether through Facebook, Caring Bridge, Fundraisers, Cup of Catholic, or just family and friends reaching out in support, we were blessed to witness firsthand how deep one person's life can touch others. Dad lived a simple life in many respects but some common themes that are being repeated over and over to us are his gentleness, his faith, and his love for his family. These attributes touched countless people throughout his life and continue to inspire us daily as we continue our walk through this world. 

Even as he experienced the struggles of cancer, Dad maintained his desire to embrace each day as a gift and love the Lord with all of his strength. It was not always easy and his walk was not without struggle, but ultimately, we know now that the suffering is ended, and his walk has just begun in new life, finally able to "run with the angels on streets made of gold" as the song goes. 

I personally have been amazed and inspired by Dad's precious life. As I learn to love my wife and children, I am very thankful to have his example, not only in life, but also in death. His life touched so many others and he was blessed to see that impact very tangibly before he died (something very few are able to see), and he never wondered "why me" or struggled to accept his diagnosis. He chose to not waste one moment complaining about it, and instead, he spent every precious moment he could soaking in those moments with his wife, family, friends, and proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ to as many people as would listen. 

One final note, I think it is important to let everyone know one more aspect of what has happened. Sometimes, when difficult things happen or struggles come our way, we aren't sure why a Good and Loving God would allow these things to happen. At least in this case, while I can't claim to know all of the explanation of why God called Dad to Heaven in this way, there are two things that come to mind.

   1) Dad's struggle with cancer was a little over 2 years long, and in those 2 years, he was very healthy all things considered. Of course there were struggles and it got harder and harder for him as time went on. But, he was able to live a relatively normal life and participate in so many beautiful experiences (including his life long dream of going on an African safari) and soak in each precious moment, knowing there were fewer moments to be had. He considered this perspective for the past two years as one of the greatest gifts of his life and took full advantage of it - hopefully we can all take a lesson from that. 

   2) Dad chose in his last 2 years to spread the Love of Jesus through his music and his witness. That was his mission and his call and his relationship with God grew and grew until the very end of his life. While God does not wish suffering on us, it's clear that Dad felt a call from God to share the Good News, and he responded to this call wholeheartedly, with perfect confidence that when it was time for him to die, his life would just be starting in the Light of Heaven with his "Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." This witness of faith and love is again something that we can all emulate as we continue on in this life. 


Thank you all so much again for your love, prayers, and support. As a family, we deeply appreciate it and ask you to continue praying for us as we go through this process of loss. Dad is deeply missed already, and deeply loved always, and we await with joyful hope and steadfast faith, the day when we can be joined together again in the arms of Jesus. What a blessing it is to have such a special soul watching over us, praying for us, and getting ready to welcome us, when our time to enter new life has come. 

And to Dad - we love you so much, thank you for everything!!


"Mother of our hope, Mother of Jesus our Lord, pray for us always."
"Be kind to one another."

#TeamScott Forever